When Does Fall Start in 2027?
Fall 2027 starts on Thursday, September 23, 2027 in the Northern Hemisphere, at 06:01 UTC (2:01 AM EDT).
Sources: US Naval Observatory Updated
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First day of fall dates, 2027 to 2036
| Year | Date | Day | Starts (UTC) | US Eastern time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday | September 23, 2027, 06:01 UTC | Thursday, September 23, 2027 at 2:01 AM EDT | |
| 2028 | Friday | September 22, 2028, 11:45 UTC | Friday, September 22, 2028 at 7:45 AM EDT | |
| 2029 | Saturday | September 22, 2029, 17:37 UTC | Saturday, September 22, 2029 at 1:37 PM EDT | |
| 2030 | Sunday | September 22, 2030, 23:27 UTC | Sunday, September 22, 2030 at 7:27 PM EDT | |
| 2031 | Tuesday | September 23, 2031, 05:15 UTC | Tuesday, September 23, 2031 at 1:15 AM EDT | |
| 2032 | Wednesday | September 22, 2032, 11:10 UTC | Wednesday, September 22, 2032 at 7:10 AM EDT | |
| 2033 | Thursday | September 22, 2033, 16:51 UTC | Thursday, September 22, 2033 at 12:51 PM EDT | |
| 2034 | Friday | September 22, 2034, 22:39 UTC | Friday, September 22, 2034 at 6:39 PM EDT | |
| 2035 | Sunday | September 23, 2035, 04:38 UTC | Sunday, September 23, 2035 at 12:38 AM EDT | |
| 2036 | Monday | September 22, 2036, 10:23 UTC | Monday, September 22, 2036 at 6:23 AM EDT |
Dates are for the Northern Hemisphere and are given in UTC and US Eastern time. In time zones far from these the calendar date can be a day earlier or later.
How the date is set
Astronomical fall (autumn) in the Northern Hemisphere begins at the September equinox, which falls on September 22 or 23.
At the September equinox the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading south. From then until March, nights are longer than days in the Northern Hemisphere.
Good to know
- Meteorologists count fall from September 1 instead.
- In the Southern Hemisphere the September equinox is the start of spring.
Frequently asked questions
What day does fall start in 2027?
Thursday. Fall 2027 starts on September 23, 2027.
How many days until the first day of fall?
345 days, counted from October 13, 2026. The live countdown shows the number for today in your time zone.
Is the first day of fall on the same date every year?
No. Astronomical fall (autumn) in the Northern Hemisphere begins at the September equinox, which falls on September 22 or 23.
When does fall start in 2028?
Friday, September 22, 2028.
Sources
- US Naval Observatory: Earth's Seasons — published equinox and solstice times